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Below are links to factsheets which provide information on the Care Act and reflect changes made to the Care Act statutory guidance in March 2016. Care Act factsheets (Gov.uk) North Somerset Social Care factsheets

There is a large range of equipment which can help with everyday activities that you may be having difficulty with. This includes walking, having a bath or shower, moving around if you cannot walk or stand. The product showroom lists equipment and products to meet a…

Where they are eligible, vulnerable adults can obtain advocacy help, where they need assistance with such matters as maintaining accommodation, accessing services or benefits. If they have received NHS services and are not happy with the service provided then seAp can provide advocacy if appropriate. When…

If you or someone you know needs help to live independently at home there are a wide range of services available which you may be interested in. Our self-help tool provides useful information about local and national organisations that could help. If you or someone you…

Do you need help you to find a personal assistant or to advertise yourself as a personal assistant looking for work. Working as a personal assistant (PA) Working as a personal assistant can be very rewarding and you can make a difference to a person's life, making it possible…

The Care Navigator service is a free service for people aged 18 and over who are responsible for paying for their own social care*. The service provides information and practical help regarding care and support options in the local community. People responsible for paying for…

Could you be one of those special people in North Somerset, making a real difference to the lives of people you support? There are a wealth of rewarding career choices in the health and social care sector, whatever your skills and experience. Care and support…

Care workers Karen, Leah and Alex caught up over a coffee. Here they explain why they’re Proud to Care If you’re thinking about a career in care but aren’t sure you’ve got what it takes then don’t worry! As Karen, Leah and Alex explain there’s…

The policies below will enable you to see how we financially assess you for your contribution for your care fees, or give advice and guidance if you are self-funding your care. Non residential charging policy Non residential services for self funders Self-funding - Your stay…

If you are arranging care privately or have opted for a direct payment you or the person you're looking after has to find the care agency and pay them. The home care provider will provide a service through a trained team of care workers, which…